The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed widespread claims that it froze all bank accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, insisting that only one account is currently under restriction as part of an ongoing financial investigation. The anti-graft agency said the temporary action was taken after investigators detected suspicious transactions linked to … Read more
Former Nigerian Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has been thrown into mourning following the death of her husband, Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, who passed away in Lagos at the age of 62. The news of his passing was confirmed by the Adeosun family in an official statement released on Thursday, revealing that he died on Wednesday, … Read more
The Arewa Youth for Peaceful Coexistence has declared that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, remains one of Nigeria’s strongest political forces ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that no political party, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), can easily match his political influence. The group made the declaration on … Read more
The political landscape in Gombe State has witnessed another significant shift ahead of the 2027 general election following the resignation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Secretary for Gombe Local Government Area, Hon. Babangida Usman, who has officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to support the governorship ambition of former Minister of Communications and … Read more
A fresh appeal has been made to the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to immediately resolve the lingering uncertainty surrounding the Party’s official logo, as preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. The call came from Esther Umoh, a campaign photographer and media aide to the Party’s presidential candidate, Peter … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has earned the trust and political support of the South-East through what he described as unprecedented investment in critical infrastructure across the region. The Governor said the Federal Government’s ongoing road and transport projects have changed the development landscape of the South-East, adding … Read more
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has described the forthcoming August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State as one of the most important political contests in the State’s history, urging Party members to remain united and committed to securing victory. Basiru made the remarks during a strategic stakeholders’ … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has defended the sweeping economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, saying the Federal Government has succeeded in restoring macroeconomic stability and laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth despite the economic hardship experienced by millions of Nigerians. According to Oyedele, … Read more
Nigeria’s Senate has handed a fresh 72-hour ultimatum to several key federal agencies, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), ordering them to appear before its Committee on Public Accounts to address pending audit … Read more
United States President, Donald Trump, is expected to visit the Republic of Ireland next month for a two-day trip that will combine high-level diplomatic engagements with attendance at the 2026 Irish Open, setting the stage for one of the country’s biggest security operations in recent years. Irish authorities are putting the final touches on preparations … Read more